Texas 🎙️ Episodes

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July 26, 2022

Ep.107 How to Develop and Multiply Leaders with Cory Wilburn, CIO at the Texas General Land Office (GLO) & Rheda Moseley, CIO at Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission

Live from the Commodore Perry Estates Live Podcast Tour! Featuring - Cory Wilburn, CIO at the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Rheda Moseley, CIO at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).

In this episode, Rheda Moseley and Cory Wilburn, share their journeys and insights. From cultivating effective communication to nurturing future leaders, they discuss the crucial soft skills and EQ needed for success in public sector roles.
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July 19, 2022

Ep.106 From Networking Admin to CIO of Texas HHS w/ Rick Blanco, CIO, Texas Health & Human Services

In this episode, we chat with Rick Blanco, CIO at Texas Health & Human Services. Rick discussed the impactful efforts of hiring veterans and the importance of a mission-driven workforce. He shared his journey from a networking admin to CIO, emphasizing the value of seizing opportunities. Rick also talked about the art of storytelling in securing funding with the state legislature and building strong relationships. His passion for fly fishing and ranching added a personal touch to the conversation. Overall, Rick's leadership and dedication to mission-driven initiatives served as an inspiration for aspiring leaders in the public sector.
Guest: Rick Blanco
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July 11, 2022

Ep.105 How Great Leaders Inspire Action with Mandy Crawford, CIO, State of Texas & Kevin Gilbertson, CIO, State of Montana

Mandy Crawford and Kevin Gilbertson talk about the importance of building relationships with legislators to advocate for funding and support for technology initiatives. They emphasize the need to understand legislators' interests and pri
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July 7, 2022

Ep.104 Mental Wellness: Your Identity is Not Your Work with Summer Xiao, Deputy CIO - Enterprise Applications/PMO at City of Houston

In this episode, we dive into the importance of mental wellness with Summer Xiao, Deputy CIO of Enterprise Applications at the City of Houston. Summer shares valuable insights on creating a safe space for team members to share stress, recognizing signs of distress, and fostering a sense of identity outside of work. Learn how building trust, open communication, and leadership support are key to enhancing team performance and well-being.
Guest: Summer Xiao
May 24, 2022

The Importance of Experiential Learning with Vanessa Hammler Kenon, Associate VP, UT San Antonio

Today on the Public Sector Show by TechTables, we talk about experiential learning, innovative solutions trending at universities, the "mission pyramid," and more with Dr. Vanessa Kenon, Associate Vice President of Technology Compliance and Community Enga
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March 29, 2022

Ep.85 The 3 P's of an Effective Team with Darrell Tompkins, CIO at the Texas Water Development Board

Featuring Darrell Tompkins, CIO of the Texas Water Development Board


Connect with Darrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-tompkins-0992132/
Summary
In the podcast episode featuring Darrell Tompkins, the CIO of the Texas Water Development Board, the importance of customer service in the IT profession was discussed. Darrell's background in hospitality and technology helped him to anticipate customer needs and provide solutions before they were asked for. He emphasized the importance of pro...
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Dec. 7, 2021

ep.68 Transforming Citizen Engagement: How AI-Powered Chat Is Revolutionizing Government Services with Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot

Featuring Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot

Connect w/ Bratton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bratton-riley/




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Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot, discusses using #artificialintelligence and #machinelearning

technology to provide customer service and data management solutions for cities, governments, and corporate clients. In this episode, Riley talks about his journey from mayor's kid to working with mayors, how to join the innovation equation with technology ...
Guest: Bratton Riley
April 1, 2020

Ep.01 Why Innovation is the Key to Great Customer Experience with Rick Belliotti, Director of Innovation and Customer Experience Design at the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

In this episode, Joe Toste sits down with Rick Belliotti, the Director of Innovation and Customer Experience at San Diego Airport. Together, they dive into the hottest topics in airport tech and how the San Diego airport is navigating them. If you're curi